Chapter 256: Kailan's Sorrow (Third update, begging for support)

The Three-Headed Snake is Li Zhangsheng's Temporary Spirit Pet, but given its rank, it is capable of breaking free from the Temporary Contract Imprint. Coupled with the circumstances under which Li Zhangsheng originally contracted it, it naturally developed a sense of resistance toward Li Zhangsheng, and thus the idea of running away was born.

"Not going!" The Emperor Crocodile did not look up, too lazy to pay any attention to the Three-Headed Snake.

Unlike the Three-Headed Snake, the Emperor Crocodile's consciousness was once polluted by Demonic Qi; it was Li Zhangsheng who purified the Demonic Qi and allowed it to regain its clarity. Moreover, Li Zhangsheng never harmed its kin and had always treated it well, which led to it having a favorable impression of Li Zhangsheng, so naturally, it had no thoughts of betrayal.

As for the Three-Headed Snake, Li Zhangsheng had originally drained its blood while threatening it to complete the contract, and he hadn't given it much preferential treatment afterward. It had no share of Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure, and in every battle, it was forced to act as a meat shield; it had been abused quite a few times.

"Brother, won't you reconsider? How great freedom is! You can do whatever you want, and you won't have to endure boring training every day!"

The Three-Headed Snake did not want to let go of a strong reinforcement and tried to persuade the Emperor Crocodile.

Unfortunately, unlike the insidious and cunning Three-Headed Snake, the Emperor Crocodile had a rather stubborn personality; once it had made up its mind about something, it was very difficult to change.

"No, if you want to escape, escape on your own; don't drag me into it!"

The Emperor Crocodile paused and continued: "Besides, we eat his food and drink his water, and he helps us improve our strength. The other Demon Pets are also very friendly to me. Actually, it's quite good here, much better than staying in the lake every day!"

"Forget it, I'll go myself. However, I hope you won't snitch!" The Three-Headed Snake was somewhat ashamed and angry. It knew it couldn't persuade the Emperor Crocodile. It looked at the still-slumbering Yuangungun and could no longer suppress the urge to run away.

"Rest assured, I won't snitch! Besides, I believe you won't be able to escape the master's palm. Perhaps you and I will meet again before long!"

"That is impossible!"

After finishing speaking, the Three-Headed Snake couldn't be bothered to pay attention to the Emperor Crocodile anymore. After opening the door to the training room, it glanced left and right, and after confirming no one was there, it carefully slipped out.

However, with the Three-Headed Snake's size, no matter how careful it was, it was impossible to avoid everyone.

At this moment, Xu Xiangzhi happened to arrive at the Paid Training Ground. He looked at the Three-Headed Snake in surprise and said strangely: "Eh, it's Li Zhangsheng's Three-Headed Snake. How did it run out?"

Upon hearing the three words "Li Zhangsheng," the Three-Headed Snake guiltily accelerated, leaving the Paid Training Ground in a few quick movements.

Xu Xiangzhi watched the departing Three-Headed Snake in surprise, quickly reacted, and immediately revealed an expression of watching a good show.

The Three-Headed Snake was not Li Zhangsheng's Formal Contract Demon Pet. Judging by its behavior just now, it was very likely that it wanted to break free from Li Zhangsheng's control.

"Should I chase after it? Forget it. Even if it forcibly broke the contract, it was, after all, Li Zhangsheng's Temporary Spirit Pet. If it became my Demon Pet, Li Zhangsheng would probably come to cause me trouble. Not good, not good! If I catch it and hand it over to Li Zhangsheng, it feels like a thankless task. Forget it, it's just a High-Rank Three-Headed Snake; it's not like I don't have High-Rank Beasts!"

Xu Xiangzhi pondered for a moment and gave up the idea of following it.

Unfortunately, he did not know the quality of the Three-Headed Snake, otherwise, even if it meant offending Li Zhangsheng, he would have likely seized this opportunity.

The Three-Headed Snake was somewhat familiar with Yuanling Academy. Its speed was lightning fast, and before long, it appeared at the entrance of Yuanling Academy.

As usual, students from other academies who had come to scout for information were gathered at the entrance of Yuanling Academy.

When they saw the Three-Headed Snake, these people revealed expressions of confusion one after another. However, upon seeing the contract imprint on the Three-Headed Snake, the vast majority withdrew their gazes, thinking the Three-Headed Snake was looking for its master.

However, one Second-Rank Beast Master among them set his sights on the Three-Headed Snake. He secretly steered his Demon Pet and tailed it. Although he felt the possibility of the Three-Headed Snake forcibly breaking the contract was slim, it was still there, wasn't it!

The Second-Rank Beast Master was named Chu Yun. He was a fourth-year student at Tianfeng Academy. Although he had only reached the Second Rank, he was an Elite Student of Tianfeng Academy.

This was the gap between ordinary academies and the Four Great Academies. If one wanted to become an Elite Student of Yuanling Academy, how could one do it without reaching the Third Rank? The Second Rank could only be considered an ordinary graduate.

The Three-Headed Snake was barely familiar with Yuanling Academy, but it was not very familiar with the Academy District. It could only choose a direction at random and run headlong.

Chu Yun followed far behind. As time passed, he felt the abnormality of the Three-Headed Snake more and more.

At the Paid Training Ground, Kailan took a break and left the Gravity Room to continue her supervisory work. When she saw Yuangungun slumbering against the wall, her anger flared up.

"Yuangungun, I knew you were slacking off again!" As Kailan spoke, she grabbed the Awakening Flute that Li Zhangsheng had handed to her.

Woo woo woo~

The sound of the flute began to resonate. Yuangungun seemed to be having a nightmare, a painful expression appearing on its face. Soon, it opened its eyes in Anger, but when it saw Kailan with her hands on her hips, the anger in its heart immediately vanished.

It didn't dare to make a move!

Even if it could win, it didn't dare to challenge Kailan's authority.

Among Li Zhangsheng's other Demon Pets, who hadn't drunk the Life Water or Healing Spring made by Kailan? Who hadn't received Kailan's treatment and help? Even Aixi had to rely on Kailan's favor.

You couldn't provoke Kailan, no matter who you provoked, otherwise, you would incite the public wrath of the other Demon Pets!

Yuangungun rubbed its round belly, revealed a simple and honest smile, and hurriedly and consciously went to wrestle with the Emperor Crocodile.

"Eh, where did the Three-Headed Snake run off to? Emperor Crocodile, have you seen it?" Only then did Kailan discover that the Three-Headed Snake was missing, subconsciously assuming it had gone to the Mental Pressure Room to train.

The Emperor Crocodile didn't dare to lie and hurriedly said: "The Three-Headed Snake ran away. It said the world is so big, it wants to go and see it!"

"Ran away! When did it run?" Kailan's expression changed drastically. Li Zhangsheng had entrusted her with supervising the Demon Pets' training, but now the Three-Headed Snake had run away. What was she to do?

"About ten minutes ago!"

"Why didn't you remind me!"

"I was afraid of interrupting your training."

"I believe your ghost →_→ Damn it, I'm going to find Zhangsheng now. You are responsible for supervising Yuangungun's training; don't let it slack off again!"

Because the matter was of great importance, Kailan gritted her teeth and left the Paid Training Ground, flying in the direction of the Starry Sky Auction House.

Compared to the Three-Headed Snake, Kailan was quite familiar with the Academy District because Li Zhangsheng often let her out, and she could look around. Moreover, there was a mental connection between her and Li Zhangsheng, so she could sense Li Zhangsheng's location.

Although her body was petite, Kailan's flight speed was very fast. It only took her less than five minutes to find Li Zhangsheng.

Li Zhangsheng was quite surprised by Kailan's arrival.

Kailan lowered her head sadly, and with teary eyes, she cried out: "Zhangsheng, it's bad, the Three-Headed Snake has run away! Wuwu, this is all my fault!"

Li Zhangsheng had entrusted such an important task to her, and yet the Three-Headed Snake had turned around and run away. This made her wonder how she could explain it to Li Zhangsheng; she felt she had failed Li Zhangsheng's expectations.

For a moment, sorrow welled up from her heart!

The golden beans in her eyes could no longer be stopped. She had acted very strong in front of the Emperor Crocodile and Yuangungun, but that was a facade she had put up. In reality, she had only been in the world for three or four months. No matter how strong her learning ability was, her mental fortitude was far from as strong as she had appeared.

Old rules: Three, Pig, Proof!

(End of chapter)